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Nonlinear diffraction in a system of quantum dots

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We consider the problem of propagation of large-intensity monochromatic radiation in a solid with the three-dimensional superlattice of quantum dots interlinked by strong tunneling along one axis. Electrons are treated in a classical way in the formalism of the Boltzmann kinetic equation for the distribution function. Analysis of the Maxwell equations for this case yields a (2+1)-dimensional equation, which has a form similar to the Schrödinger nonlinear equation. Various regimes of the electromagnetic-field propagation were numerically analyzed. The super-Gaussian light beam was found to undergo a waist stage, and the interaction of light beams led to their merging.

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  1. Laboratory of Nanotechnologies, Volgograd Institute of Business, Chaussée Aviatorov 1, Volgograd, 400075, Russia

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Translated from a manuscript submitted first on January 25, 2010 and in final form on February 24, 2010.

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Belonenko, M.B. Nonlinear diffraction in a system of quantum dots. J Russ Laser Res 31, 249–255 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10946-010-9142-6

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